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9th Circuit, Crime, Drugs, Law Professors, Plaintiffs Firms, Prisons, Pro Se Litigants
The Fine Line Separating Pro Se Litigants, Plaintiffs' Lawyers, and Law Professors
Remember the Best Notice of Appeal Ever? We’ve finally found a filing that tops it. Pro se litigants, plaintiffs’ lawyers, and law professors all share the ability to “think outside the box.” They come up with novel and creative theories of liability — ones that courts have never entertained before. Some are crazy. Some are […] -
9th Circuit, Biglaw, Breasts, Crime, Drugs, Jury Duty, Kids, Non-Sequiturs, Religion, SCOTUS, Sexual Harassment, Supreme Court, Violence
Non-Sequiturs: 12.12.06
* Fear not, you can continue the inexplicable and somewhat cheap practice of wearing buttons of your slain loved one when attending the trial of the accused perpetrator. [The Buck Stops Here] * Think of the occasional theft as a write-off, which of course is moot since you’re not paying taxes anyway. And then rent […] - Sponsored
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Cars, Celebrities, Crime, Drinking, Drugs, Howard Weitzman, Nicole Richie, State Judges, State Judges Are Clowns
The Honorable Nicole Richie?
After driving her SUV the wrong way down a freeway, famine victim reality TV star Nicole Richie was arrested yesterday for driving under the influence (Vicodin and pot, allegedly). Perhaps she’s gearing up for “The Simple Life: Behind Bars”? Seriously, though, we doubt Richie will do any prison time. She’s in the capable hands of […]
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Advertising, Crime, Death Penalty, Drinking, Drugs, Eavesdropping / Wiretapping, Free Speech, Gambling / Gaming, Jury Duty, Marijuana, Morning Docket, Old People, Politics, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, War on Terror
Morning Docket: 12.04.06
* You have a right to a jury trial, whether you want it or not. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution via How Appealing] * Santa’s big behind is gonna make kids want to drink beer?. [CNN] * Now my case is at the Supreme Court, and I know why; because I got high, because I got high, because […]
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Drugs, Marijuana, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Thomas Goldstein
Bong Hits 4 SCOTUS
Good stuff. And they agreed to hear two other cases: a taxpayer lawsuit, and an appeal involving the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management. Control your excitement, people. Tom Goldstein is a bit peeved at how late the Court is granting certiorari. This leaves relatively little time between the cert grant and the argument, which […] -
Cars, Crime, Department of Justice, Drugs, John Roberts, Morning Docket, Rap, War on Terror
Morning Docket: 11.29.06
* The DOJ’s IG, its equivalent of the GAO, will investigate the NSA’s warrantless issuance of acronyms. [Law.com] * Disecting the Chief Justice’s humor… lawyer style. [WSJ Law Blog] * No name-calling: Court strikes down President’s power to designate terror groups. [MSNBC] * Back in the Dogg pound: this time charges include “having a false […]
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Biglaw, Celebrities, Drugs, Non-Sequiturs, Summer Associates, Television
Non-Sequiturs: 10.27.06
* It was either this cautionary tidbit — courtesy of Tawny Kitaen, Chuck Finley’s battering ex-wife and Whitesnake video girl — or Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock’s divorce. And you already knew about the latter. [E! Online via Yahoo News] * It’s just a peace sign, not a full-page New York Times ad. [QuizLaw] * […] -
4th Circuit, Bad Ideas, Crime, Drugs, Environment / Environmental Law, Janet Reno, Marijuana, Morning Docket, Supreme Court
Morning Docket: 11.27.06
* Several federal law all-stars have filed amicus briefs in the 4th Circuit — which means a lucky clerk now has Janet Reno’s autograph! [SCOTUSBlog] * Gun makers challenge a finding that lawsuits are legal. [Indy Star via How Appealing] * “A lineup of legal heavyweights unusual even by Supreme Court standards is doing battle […]
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Biglaw, Drugs, Food, Kids, Marijuana, Non-Sequiturs, Television, Tobacco / Smoking
Non-Sequiturs: 11.17.06
* If you’re going to ban junk food ads, then bring back the cigarette ads! Nothing is as glamorous as a hot girl/guy smoking languorously. I’m only half kidding. [The Guardian] * It’s great that attorneys have lives outside the law, but these people are probably the type who refer to themselves (and by “themselves,” […] -
Crime, Drugs, Fast Food, Food, Police, Violence
It's Not Just Burger King
When you patronize other fast food establishments, you could be taking your life into your own hands. And we’re not talking about transfats and the adverse health consequences of eating fast food (which have already spawned various lawsuits). Take Taco Bell. Just like Burger King, they stand accused of serving drug-laced food: Phillip Dagget, 27, […] -
Celebrities, Drugs, Immigration, Non-Sequiturs, Sex, Television
Non-Sequiturs: 11.08.06
* While Gawker seems obsessed with the social-climbing aspiration of ex-Skaddenite Melissa Berkelhammer, hopefully we’ll soon find out what makes her any worse than the others. [Page Six via Socialite Rank] * Denmark let the little mermaid stay, and yet they won’t let foreign-born spouses of Danish nationals cross the “Love Bridge.” [Bloomberg]. * Lovin’ […] -
Drugs, Fast Food, Food, Lawsuit of the Day, Marijuana, Police
Lawsuit of the Day: "Have It Your Way," Indeed
Back when we worked at McDonald’s, customers would ask us if we sold onion rings. We would tell them, with suppressed exasperation, that no, sorry, we don’t. If you want onion rings, try Burger King. And if you want your food laced with pot, try Burger King, too. From the AP: Two police officers sued […] -
Drugs, Morning Docket, Politics, Saddam Hussein, Sex Scandals, War on Terror
Morning Docket: 11.06.06
* Not to be cynical (you know that’s not like me), but was there ever any doubt about this? Several links to coverage of Saddam’s fate at How Appealing. [How Appealing] * So, word is there are some elections coming up tomorrow. And, um, they must be important, or something. Check this out. [CNN.com] * […]
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Bad Ideas, Canada, Crime, Drugs, Marijuana
Criminal Justice, Canadian Style
Yesterday we implied that Canada isn’t tough on crime. Maybe we should take that back. Check out this interesting case: “Return to the Court With a Verdict of Guilty.” That’s what a Canadian judge told the jury in a marijuana possession case, where the defendant claimed he possessed the marijuana for medical reasons (though he […] -
Crime, Drugs, Judge of the Day, Prostitution, Sex, State Judges, State Judges Are Clowns
Ex-Judge of the Day: Glenn Staege
We worship federal judges — for their brilliance, their probity, and their service to our nation. We have a somewhat lower opinion of state court judges. Many state judges are talented and dedicated public servants (and some of them later serve on the federal bench). But some of them are like the Not-So-Honorable Glenn Staege: […] -
Bad Ideas, Drugs, Kids, Morning Docket, Politics, State Judges, War on Terror
Morning Docket: 10.30.06
* Who even thought for a second that selling this drink to kids would be ok? “According to the label, each 8.4-fluid ounce can contains 280 milligrams of caffeine… but no cocaine.” [MSNBC] * Having Shaq involved in any warrant execution automatically violates, like, four amendments at least. [Associated Press] * Charter schools are a […]
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Art, Bad Ideas, Biglaw, Celebrities, Divorce Train Wrecks, Drugs, Non-Sequiturs, Sex, Sex Scandals
Non-Sequiturs: 10.27.06
* Look at us, we’re patrons in training! Our law firms are getting funky with their art. But let’s hope they draw the line at installation art. [New York Observer] * If you want something dirty, keep up with the Heather Mills / Paul McCartney divorce. The divorce papers were leaked, and everybody’s getting sued. […] -
Biglaw, Crime, Drugs, Lunacy, Morning Docket, Rap
Morning Docket: 10.27.06
* Look, pal, we don’t do it that way around here. Instead, we give all our girls years of self-esteem-destroying mixed messages, double standards, and hypocrisy. [AP via FindLaw] * Pleasssseee come back! We swear it won’t suck this time. We’ll give you a real office! [National Law Journal] * This is for stealing my […]
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Drugs, Free Speech, Gay, Gay Marriage, Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 10.26.06
* If you can’t actually call it marriage, can you really be as miserable? [New York Times via How Appealing] * Intentional infliction of religious distress? [AP via Yahoo! News] * Bong hits 4 the Constitution! [Legal Times] * What’s the deal with Georgia and lazy funeral home directors? [AP via Online Athens] * Making […]
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9th Circuit, Defamation, Drugs, Eminent Domain, Football, Law Schools, Marijuana, Morning Docket, Sentencing Law
Morning Docket: 10.16.06
* The Ninth Circuit has issued an opinion and order upholding a conscience-shocking 159-year sentence it wishes it didn’t have to affirm. Our opinion is saying no, but our order is saying yes, yes, yes! [Los Angeles Times via How Appealing] * The world of law school rankings used to be so innocent. With all […]